ED Paramedic - Military Veterans

Description

We are seeking an ED Paramedic for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!   

Benefits   

TriStar Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:  

• Comprehensive medical coverage covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.  

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.  

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing  

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)  

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock  

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.  

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more  

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts  

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships  

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)  

• Colleague recognition program  

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)  

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.   

Learn more about Employee Benefits  

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.   

Job Summary and Qualifications  

A Paramedic in the Emergency Department is responsible for direct and indirect patient care while under the direction and orders of a physician based on the Scope of Practice guidelines per Tennessee Division of EMS and hospital policies and procedures. The paramedic must interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. This is completed through evaluation via direct observation, simulation or discussed verbally or via written format. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self-assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.    

What you will do in this role:   

• Assesses and corrects any safety risks and/or non-compliance with regulatory standards in the clinical environment. Provides and ensures patient safety at all times.  

• Performs procedures, monitoring or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.  

• Performs the administration of prescribed medications per policy and notifies the provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.  

• Assists in the management of clinical quality by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.  

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the principles of patient privacy and security of protect health information.  

• Contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care.  

What qualifications you will need:   

• Graduate of an accredited EMT-Paramedic training program  

• A minimum of one-year of continuous experience on an Advanced Life Support Ground Unit as an EMT-P. Experience must reflect general knowledge in pre-hospital medicine principles and practice skills  

• A minimum of one-year emergency services experience in a hospital setting preferred  

• Associates Degree in Applied Sciences  

• Current EMT-Paramedic licensure to practice as a paramedic in the state of Tennessee  

• Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic (NREMT-P)  

• BLS(current), ACLS & PALS Required within 6 months of hire date  

• Critical Care Paramedic Certification  

• BTLS/PHTLS Preferred  

• De-Escalation Training (ex. CPI) required within 6 months of hire date   

TriStar Summit is a 234-bed comprehensive facility with a full spectrum of services, including cardiology, emergency, oncology, orthopedics/spine, rehabilitation and women’s services. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center, TriStar Summit specializes in emergency heart and stroke care. There are more than 300 board-certified physicians representing over 36 specialties on staff, many of whom have offices located on TriStar Summit's campus.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.  

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our ED Paramedic opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.